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Newspaper
Goshen Daily Democrat
Location
Goshen, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1908
Page
2
A fragment announces George W. Barney Cathcart and A. M. Smith seeking county offices. Barney runs for sheriff or treasurer pending party convention decisions. Smith declares candidacy for commissioner in the northern district about Elkhart County.
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette notes Ellis Corey’s distress over a scandal while calling for leaders of integrity in the Democratic nominations. Indianapolis News defends funding campaigns by popular subscription and criticizes Republican methods. Fort Wayne Journal Gazette and Indianapolis Star critique tariff and liquor issues and accuse the Star of deception, citing political risk in misrepresentation.
In a speech Taft asked gold Democrats to help revive the Republican party. An Indianapolis writer signing as A Gold Demerat argues that the dissenters who left the Democratic side in 1896 supported the Republican cause, signaling renewed factional alignment.
The piece reports criticisms of Taft by critics like “A Gold Democrat” arguing that under Republican rule the country endured a severe panic despite high tariffs. It claims Taft offers policy changes including tariff revision, ship subsidy concerns, and protection for trusts, while accusing the Democrats of ingratitude and misguidance.
Grover Ritenour of Decatur loses eye sight after being struck by wire fragment. Kosciusko County bank plans a dividend as Warsaw bank doors reopen. Frank H. Merica sues Fort Wayne & Wabash Valley Traction Co. for 1500 dollars over car fuse injuries in Bluffton. Wells County has only three active constables as others resign. Sheriff Lipkey halts jail delivery attempts in Bluffton after another window escape risk. A Peru court house theft sees a horse stolen and sold for 80 dollars, later identified by Miami County sheriff.
Government statistics show a sharp rise in smoking with 55,402,336,112 cigarettes smoked in the last year. About 26,000,000 men and boys smoke, averaging 2,216 cigarettes per smoker, with many using tobacco in other forms inflating the cigarette average.
E D Stair of Grand Rapids Michigan plans retirement as soon as his business interests are arranged. An active politician he denies being a declared candidate for U S senator in Michigan. Stair began by publishing a country weekly and his breakthrough show was A Barrel of Money which earned him a fortune in small towns and low priced theatres.
Fred L. Sage, the United States press agent in Mishawaka, disappeared and authorities sought him. A letter arrives stating he is in Battle Creek, Michigan. Sage’s books are in perfect condition and he has an excellent reputation. the motive for his departure remains unexplained and relatives feared foul play.
Com mission promises relief from high rail shipping costs as Indiana pursues lower coal transport prices. The note cites rail rates as a major driver of elevated coal prices and outlines state action to reduce shipping costs across Indiana.
A hotel fire in Sullivan Indiana destroyed the Common hotel around 2 a.m. an unknown man perished and the building only partly survived. Firefighters faced delays from eight weeks of drought and cut hoses used by the department suggest an incendiary act. A prowler with a valise described as small and dark fled toward the railroad station after the explosions.
Edgar Hoover son of John Troover, a well known farmer north of Spleeland, suffers twenty shots to head neck and shoulders after being mistaken for a squirrel by Hert Stultz while squirrel hunting. Hoover to his home, will recover. Wartford City Aug 13. Townsends tied to coroner race. Mrs Townsend physician. Anethwell pumps twenty barrels daily on Milnes farm west of town.
An advertisement by Giroux Mfg. Co. Buffalo promotes Parisian Sage as a dandruff cure with a money back guarantee for stopping hair loss and itching. Testimonial from Jettie Real of Rochester supports growth, and the price is 60 cents a large bottle, available at H. N. Jenner's or by express prepaid from Giroux Mfg. Co.
Solomon's Creek notes Class No 6 of the A B Sabbath school held a picnic at Jones Landing Lake Wawasee last week. Miss Lucile Rittenhouse celebrated her fifteenth birthday with a surprise party at her home. Several residents and visitors are mentioned including Mr and Mrs Harley Bunger buying the Musser property in Benton. Continuous travel and social visits are recorded among local families. Mary E Alwine is reported on the sick list.
Property spans 260 acres in Lagrange County located near Millersburg Topeka and Ligonier with Goshen 10 miles east. Features include mulatto soil tiling 4 to 10 inches Adrian fence white cedar posts brick house bank barn 40 by 70 wind pump and orchard. Seller distant owner seeks offers and reasonable terms from interested buyers. Forsythe Washington Indiana invites definite location details and bids.
A family driven campaign unfolds in Elwood Indiana with Wat a candidate and daughter Alice nineteen joining the drive. She travels the district with her mother and two brothers in a whirlwind effort to stump voters and rally support.
Agg 18 Milk customers warned that after November 1 the price will advance to ten cents a quart due to the pure food law requiring a standard for milk unable to be produced under old methods.
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